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Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for an in-person deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and how different musical […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 🙋
Yom HaZikaron Ceremony 🙋
Honor and pay tribute to Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Israel in New York and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN. The exact address will be provided upon registration. You must refrain from bringing backpacks, laptops/tablets, or any large bags […]
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Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
Adult Hebrew Class (Level A) 🙋
The language of the ancient Israelites, Hebrew ceased to be spoken between 200–400 CE, in the aftermath of the Third Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire — but its use […]
Yom Ha’atzmaut with The Challah Prince 🙋
Yom Ha’atzmaut with The Challah Prince 🙋
Celebrity challah braider Idan Chabasov — AKA "The Challah Prince" — is coming to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. His royal highness will tell his story […]
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Yom Ha’atzmaut Seder 🙋
Yom Ha’atzmaut Seder 🙋
Rituals like the Passover Seder elevate significant moments in our history. In this spirit, we have developed the 'Yom Ha'atzmaut Seder' to celebrate Israel's birthday. Join Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz to […]
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's a table waiting for you! Co-sponsored by Community Connections and the Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Stephen Wise members are welcome to join […]
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Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Virtual Short Story Group đź–Ą
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we’re reading “A Silver Platter” by Natan Alterman, “Maj 1939” and “Explanation in the Margins" by Zusanna Ginczanka, “Airplanes” by Stuart Nadler, “For Esme, with Love and Squalor” by J.D. Salinger, and “Being Old” (from Half the Kingdom: A Novel) […]
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Amplify Israel Book Club: Dinner and a Book 🙋
Join us to read about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish people today. For this meeting, we will be reading "The Woman Beyond the Sea" by Sarit Yishai-Levi. The book can be purchased online here or from your local bookstore. Dinner is available for order or you may bring your own! RSVP This program is […]
Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
Virtual Religious School Info Session đź–Ą
The Religious School at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue is the perfect place for your family to explore and develop Jewish identity together. Join Rabbi Rena Rifkin, director of youth education, and Brittany Kahn, director of admissions, for a virtual info session on Zoom to learn about our school's programs and curriculum and how enriching it […]
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ECC Special Friends Day
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service + Special Reception
You’re invited to join us for Friday evening services at 6 p.m. followed by a special Shabbat reception where we’ll enjoy appetizers, good company and conversation after services in a […]
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Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Tot Shabbat Together 🙋
Hop, jump, dance and sing at our rooftop Tot Shabbat! Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for this fun and interactive Shabbat morning service designed for children four and under and their […]
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be […]
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
Gather with all of our clergy in our sanctuary to honor our Religious School students, teens, madrichim and graduating high school seniors! Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch will lead a blessing of our seventh graders and high school graduates.
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SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
SWFS Spring Benefit: Celebrating 20 Years of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
SWFS SPRING BENEFIT CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RABBI AMMIEL HIRSCH SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 6:00 P.M. THE EDISON BALLROOM
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Community Mahjong 🙋
Community Mahjong 🙋
Spend the afternoon playing maj with friends old and new! All levels welcome — whether you're a pro, need to sharpen your skills, or are just learning to play, there's […]
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In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Amos Yadlin
In These Times With Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: Amos Yadlin
Former Israeli military intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin contextualizes the ongoing war with Hamas, evaluates Israel's strategic goals, and helps us understand the regional and international situation. LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE Every other week, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch hosts intellectually honest conversations unpacking current events through the lens of Jewish wisdom. Unbound by politics and untethered […]
Tour of New-York Historical Society 🙋
Tour of New-York Historical Society 🙋
Join The Women's Organization of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue for a self-guided tour of the New-York Historical Society's new exhibitions: "Women's Work" and "Gender, Sexuality and Public Memorials." RSVP […]
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ECC Extended Day Second Semester Ends (3s)
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We're also proud to livestream our services. Tune in […]
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Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a difference. To volunteer, contact efp@swfs.org.
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Celebrate Tova Samansky Becoming a Bat Mitzvah! 🙋
Celebrate Tova Samansky Becoming a Bat Mitzvah! 🙋
Members are invited to join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and Rabbi Dalia and Jason Samansky in celebration of Tova Samansky's becoming a bat mitzvah! There will be a luncheon immediately […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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ECC Closed for Memorial Day
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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
October 7th forever changed the course of Jewish history and exposed deep rifts in North American society, as well as within our own Reform movement. This May 29–30, we will […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service
Welcome and celebrate Shabbat at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue! Our easy-to-follow services, accompanied by a full band, are inspiring and uplifting. We're also proud to livestream our services. Tune in […]
5 events,
Emergency Food Program
Emergency Food Program
In the spirit of tikkun olam, volunteer to prepare and distribute food packages to individuals in need. Sign up to volunteer by yourself, with a friend, or with your family; every person makes a […]
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Virtual Lay-Led Torah Study đź–Ą
Read and discuss the Torah, Tanakh and Talmud. No Hebrew knowledge or prior study is necessary. For any questions, contact David Richter at dhenryrichter@gmail.com. RSVP Zoom meeting information will be […]
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
In-Person Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Shabbat morning for warm, welcoming services and joyous b'nai mitzvah celebrations!
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Deep Dive into the Shabbat Morning Service 🙋
Join Rabbi Samantha Natov for an in-person deep dive into the Shabbat morning service. Investigate the meanings of prayers, where they fall in the morning service and how different musical […]
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah đź–Ą
Join Cantor Dan Singer to bid farewell to Shabbat with a musical Havdalah service and Melaveh Malkah. Watch live here on our website or on Facebook or YouTube.
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End-of-Year Siyyum Ceremony 🙋
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